The problem
Coachmen industries is recalling certain model year 2002 through 2006 travel trailers manufactured between march 2002 and june 2005 equipped with certain model maytag refrigerators. The relay that turns on the refrigerator can overheat.
The risk
OVERHEATING CAN RESULT IN A FIRE.
The fix
Coachmen will notify owners and repairs will be made by maytag free of charge. The safety recall began on september 22, 2009. Owners may contact maytag toll-free at 1-866-533-9817 or coachmen customer service at 1-574-266-4030 option #5.
Contacts
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to <a href=http://www.Safercar.Gov>http://www.Safercar.Gov</a> .
What to do
- Check your VIN. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls - it shows whether this recall applies to your vehicle and whether the repair has been done.
- Call a dealer. Any authorized Coachmen dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 09V353000.
- Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
- Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.